Joe Judge
FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2020, file photo, New York Giants coach Joe Judge speaks during a news conference in East Rutherford, N.J. Since taking over as the New York Giants coach in January, Joe Judge has made the team and its welfare his main focus. His approach to being the head guy for the first time was to be prepared, demanding, disciplined and ready to adjust. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Judge says Giants' will approach social issues as a team

By Tom Canavan Jun. 17, 2020 12:10 PM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) meet at midfield after an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Cowboys won 37-18. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Giants QB Jones learning another new offense in Year 2

By Tom Canavan May. 13, 2020 05:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady gestures to a teammate before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans in Foxborough, Mass. A highlight of the opening weekend of the NFL season will have Brady's regular-season debut with Tampa Bay against Drew Brees at New Orleans on Sept. 13 — the first matchup of 40-plus quarterbacks in NFL history. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Kicking off: Texans at Chiefs to open season Sept. 10

By Barry Wilner May. 07, 2020 07:40 PM EDT

Giants claim ex-Cowboys backup QB Cooper Rush on waivers

May. 05, 2020 05:43 PM EDT
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have claimed former Dallas Cowboys' backup quarterback Cooper Rush on waivers. The Giants...

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Pederson enters his fifth season with a Super Bowl victory, two NFC East crowns and three straight playoff appearances on his resume. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
NFC East has a new look but success may be slow to achieve

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 30, 2020 02:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Georgia linebacker Tae Crowder looks over the offensive lineup of Arkansas State during an NCAA football game in Athens, Ga. Crowder is going to have to settle for being Mr. Irrelevant without the frills for now. Still, the Georgia linebacker is just happy being picked by the New York Giants in the NFL draft. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Georgia's LB Tae Crowder happy to be drafted, Mr. Irrelevant

By Tom Canavan Apr. 29, 2020 05:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Oregon offensive linemen Shane Lemieux blocks for quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Stanford, Calif. The New York Giants selected Lemieux in the fifth round of the NFL football draft on Saturday, April 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
New York Giants draft picks will give Joe Judge versatility

By Tom Canavan Apr. 28, 2020 05:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Oregon offensive linemen Shane Lemieux blocks for quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Stanford, Calif. The New York Giants selected Lemieux in the fifth round of the NFL football draft on Saturday, April 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Giants help O-line in draft, all other picks on defense

By Tom Canavan Apr. 25, 2020 08:49 PM EDT

FLE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, New York Giants head coach Joe Judge speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The NFL Draft is April 23-25, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Giants take Alabama S Xavier McKinney with 36th pick

By Tom Canavan Apr. 24, 2020 08:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Alabama defensive back Xavier McKinney (15) breaks up a pass intended for Michigan tight end Nick Eubanks during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla. McKinney was chosen by the New York Giants in the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 24, 2020. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Pitch and catch: Round 2 of NFL draft heavy on receivers

By Barry Wilner Apr. 24, 2020 07:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, Georgia offensive lineman Andrew Thomas runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The New York Giants selected Thomas with the fourth pick in the NFL draft Thursday, April 23. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Giants take OT Andrew Thomas with No. 4 overall pick

By Tom Canavan Apr. 23, 2020 09:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2020, file photo, Joe Judge, the new coach of the New York Giants NFL football team, speaks during a news conference in East Rutherford, N.J. The 38-year-old rose to the top quickly by being prepared. It is how he is approaching this time of isolation caused by the coronavirus pandemic. It’s something no other coach has gone through, so Judge does not see himself at a disadvantage in starting to rebuild a team that has won 12 games in three seasons. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Giants new coach Joe Judge learning and teaching on the fly

By Tom Canavan Apr. 15, 2020 06:13 PM EDT

With 4th pick overall: Giants take Simmons, or trade it?

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 10:54 AM EDT
4. NEW YORK GIANTS (4-12) LAST SEASON: Eli Manning retired after last season and another coach bit the dust. Pat Shurmur was fired after...

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2018, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis (33) runs against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. Lewis is in a very familiar role being Saquon Barkley's backup with the New York Giants. It's a role Lewis occupied the past two seasons in Tennessee, spelling NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry. (AP Photo/James Kenney, File)
Giants: Dion Lewis in familiar role as Barkley's backup

By Tom Canavan Apr. 03, 2020 03:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns NFL football head coach Kevin Stefanski answers a question during a news conference at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland. Cleveland's first-year coach has been holed up with his family and riding out the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, which has created numerous challenges as he prepares for an NFL season that still remains in question.(AP Photo/Phil Long, File)
Stuck in Minnesota, Browns coach adjusts to 'strange times'

By Tom Withers Apr. 02, 2020 04:59 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 5, 2019, file photo, Green Bay Packers linebacker Kyler Fackrell is show in action against the Chicago Bears during an NFL football game in Chicago. The New York Giants are giving free agent linebacker Kyler Fackrell a chance to show that 2019 wasn't as bad as the numbers made it look. It's a one-year shot for Fackrell to prove his 10-1/2 sack season in 2018 with the Green Bay Packers wasn't a fluke.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Giants LB Fackrell looking to show 2019 stats weren't him

By Tom Canavan Apr. 02, 2020 04:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019 file photo Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (12) throws before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. After spending much of the past six seasons as a backup quarterback with the Redskins, Colt McCoy knows his job coming to the New York Giants. His primary task is to help offensive coordinator Jason Garrett and new coach Joe Judge get starting quarterback Daniel Jones, ready to play every week. Be another set of eyes, another set of ears, another encouraging voice for the second-year player. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, file)
McCoy trying to settle in as Giants quarterback

By Tom Canavan Apr. 01, 2020 04:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018 file photo New England Patriots defensive back Nate Ebner (43) warms up before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh. Playing special teams is usually a stepping stone for young NFL players, a way to get on the field until they break into the offensive or defensive rotations. For Ebner, it's been a way of life as a professional. Eight years with the New England Patriots and now a new start with the New York Giants that is somewhat on a hold because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Giants signed Ebner to a one-year, $2 million contract on March 19. (AP Photo/Don Wright, file)
Special teams maven Nate Ebner follows Joe Judge to Giants

By Tom Canavan Apr. 01, 2020 02:18 AM EDT

Slater says Pats' special teams ready to adjust to changes

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 30, 2020 05:38 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Strong special teams play has been one of the staples of the Patriots under Bill Belichick. Few players know that more than...

Giants LB Blake Martinez experienced in remote learning

By Tom Canavan Mar. 30, 2020 05:21 PM EDT
Recently signed New York Giants inside linebacker Blake Martinez got a taste of learning remotely during his days at Stanford. It's going to be put to good use...